Universities UK

University students in England are left with little money after paying high rent prices for accommodation despite maintenance loans expected to cover it....

Impact and Platform’s investigation, Project Winter, has put the spotlight on the massive financial hardships experienced by Nottingham students as the cost of living crisis took hold over this past winter.

This ranges from living in housing that is covered in mould through to skipping meals to save money. Some...

The University of Nottingham have released a series of measures to keep campuses safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, the Government announced that, so far as it is possible, universities will be open in September. Measures include: Buildings will operate sign in and sign out routines, in order...

The UK currently registers 134,835 students from other EU countries and despite the high number, all universities are finding themselves unable to give exact answers to EU students who are enquiring about the 2019–20 entry. With more than 80% of students registering an interest in studying abroad more than...

In her new year cabinet reshuffle, Theresa May has appointed Sam Gyimah the new Minister for Universities and Science. Gyimah is replacing Jo Johnson, who held the position since 2016. Johnson has become Minister of Transport and Minister for London. The newly appointed Gyimah previously served as prisons minister....

In a report released last week, Universities UK have issued recommendations on how to deal with university-wide problems involving violence against women, harassment and hate crimes.  A taskforce consisting of students, university leaders and academic experts gives universities clear outlines on ways to handle situations on campus with hope...

Impact spoke to a member of staff at the University of Nottingham (UoN) about the marking boycott that has just been suspended. The member of staff wished to remain anonymous but was happy to talk to Impact about the boycott and its effects on students. Did you support the marking boycott?...